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Sterlin M. Holt Sr. opened the DeLuxe Barbershop in 1946. This business was listed in The Negro Motorist Green Book from 1950-1952. Holt’s successor, Derrick Green, shares his memories of Mr. Holt, lessons he learned from his mentor, and stories passed down about the history of the shop, the Holt family, and Mr. Holt’s influence within the community.
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Image of framed obituary for Sterlin H. Holt, Sr., founder of DeLuxe Barbershop
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Plaque awarded to Sterlin Holt for professional service to the barbering profession.
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Second image of the plaque above the doorway in DeLuxe Barbershop with founding year and tagline "Experience History"
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Plaque above the doorway in DeLuxe Barbershop with founding year and tagline "Experience History"
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A second image of Derrick Green, owner, in front of the DeLuxe Barbershop
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Derrick Green, owner, in front of the DeLuxe Barbershop
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Barber stations at the DeLuxe Barbershop with the original barber chairs. The wood paneling in the back corner and red, blue, and white barber stripes are representative of the shop's previous interior and a tribute to Sterlin M. Holt, Sr., the founder of DeLuxe Barbershop.
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Part of the interior of DeLuxe Barbershop
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A second image of the exterior of DeLuxe Barbershop and current owner Derrick Green
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The exterior of DeLuxe Barbershop and current owner Derrick Green
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A third angle (different angle) of the first chair of four available at DeLuxe Barbershop. Used by original owner Sterlin M. Holt, Sr. Celebrities such as James Brown, Martin Luther King, Jr., and John Hope Franklin sat in this chair to receive haircuts from Mr. Holt.
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A second angle (different angle) of the first chair of four available at DeLuxe Barbershop. Used by original owner Sterlin M. Holt, Sr. Celebrities such as James Brown, Martin Luther King, Jr., and John Hope Franklin sat in this chair to receive haircuts from Mr. Holt.
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The first chair of four available at DeLuxe Barbershop. Used by original owner Sterlin M. Holt, Sr. Celebrities such as James Brown, Martin Luther King, Jr., and John Hope Franklin sat in this chair to receive haircuts from Mr. Holt.
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Banner located at the counter inside DeLuxe Barbershop in Durham, NC. Banner is seen by customers when entering the establishment. Banner states the year the business opened (1946), includes the tagline "Experience History" indicating the historical significance of the shop, and phone numbers.